2005 California Government Code Sections 38000-38011 CHAPTER 7. PARK AND PLAYGROUND ACT OF 1909

38000.  This chapter may be cited as the Park and Playground Act of
1909.
38001.  This chapter shall be liberally construed to promote its
objects.
38002.  As used in this chapter, "improvement" includes a public
park, urban open-space lands, playground, or library.
38010.  When the public interest or convenience requires, the
legislative body may acquire by condemnation land situated in the
city for improvements.
38011.  The Improvement Act of 1911, the Municipal Improvement Act
of 1913, and the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 may be used by a city
for any improvement.